TheGraduate@Carleton

February 22, 2024 Edition

Graduate Student News

Winter Break!
Classes are back on Monday, Feb. 26.

Graduate Thesis Virtual Writing Retreats
If you are looking for additional motivation to work on your thesis, register for one of the Paul Menton Centre’s Graduate Thesis Virtual Writing Retreats! During each retreat, graduate students will have the chance to introduce themselves and their project(s), set tangible goals, and be productive. First retreat is on Feb. 24 and the second one on March 22.

GSA Carleton (Graduate Students' Association)
Grants and Awards Applications are Now Open
Please visit GSA's website to find Round 2 of their Grants and Awards ready for applications. Deadline is Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. EST. Any questions can be sent to gsa@gsacarleton.ca and form questions can be answered by occ@gsacarleton.ca.

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If you have any questions, please email: fgpa_newsletter@carleton.ca

Dates & Deadlines!

Feb. 19-23, 2024
Winter Break. No classes.

March 1, 2024
Last day for receipt of applications for admission from candidates who wish to be guaranteed consideration for financial assistance (including Carleton fellowships, scholarships and teaching assistantships) administered by Carleton University.

March 8, 2024
Last day to withdraw from late winter term courses with a full fee adjustment.

March 15, 2024

Last day for academic withdrawal from full winter, late winter and fall/winter courses.
Last day to request Formal Examination Accommodation Forms for April full winter, late winter, and fall/winter final examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

For a complete list of all official academic and financial dates and deadlines, please go to the Registrar’s website. For all financial matters, go to Student Accounts.

Awards and Funding Info

Full details on all scholarship and funding opportunities are available on FGPA's grad student site.

Funding Opportunities for Indigenous Graduate Students
We are now accepting Winter 2024 applications for the Media Style - Work for Good Bursary and New Sun Graduate Bursaries. Deadline to apply is March 1 at 12:00AM midnight (i.e., you must submit prior to February 29 at 11:59PM). Click here for details.

GSA Carleton (Graduate Students' Association) is hosting its Sexual Assault Awareness Week
from Feb. 26 to March 1

Events are being held from Monday, Feb. 26 to Friday, March 1, 2024. Please refer to GSA Carleton website for details and calendar image below.

International Student Services Office (ISSO)

Upcoming Events

Ottawa Food Tour: Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Ask an Advisor: Immigration Q&A: March 4 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Income Tax for International Students: March 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Taking Online Classes From Outside Canada?
If you are taking online classes from outside Canada, University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) might not be required. Email uhip@carleton.ca for more details.

Paul Menton Centre Graduate Writing Group

The Graduate Student Writing Group is for any graduate student working on an independent project (seminar or conference paper, grant proposal, journal article, thesis, manuscript, etc). The group provides a space for accountability for projects without traditional deadlines and the chance for students to set tangible writing goals for the session and for the upcoming week.

Writing Support by CSAS

Join the Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) this Winter Term 2024 for their Academic Writing for English Language Learners sessions on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pick and choose the session that works for you or join all of them!

Next session on Feb. 28 will review verb tenses and academic writing. Sessions are available hybrid: in person at 402 MacOdrum Library and on MS Teams.

For questions, email: csas@carleton.ca

Compete at this year's
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

The 3MT at Carleton is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. Competition will be held on March 28, 2024.

Participants will compete for prizes! First place: $1,000, Second place: $500, Third place: $250 “People’s Choice” prize: $150.

Check out last year's competition here!

Sprott Tax Students' Association Financial Literacy Week

Unlock the secrets to financial success and empower yourself with knowledge at our Financial Literacy Week event. From Feb. 27 to Feb. 29, we are bringing together experienced speakers to delve into the world of investing, tax filing, and how to plan for your financial future.

Investing 101: Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 180 Nideyinan
Tax Filing Basics: Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 282 Nideyinan
Planning for Your Future: Feb. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 282 Nideyinan

Navigating the Canadian Workplace: International Alumni Panel

Join Career Services for an in-person alumni panel on Wednesday, March 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Nicol Building (Room 4050). There will be several alumni panelists from a variety of industries who will speak about their experiences as international alumni in the workplace and share their insights and advice.

If you have any questions about the workshops or event, or require accommodations for a disability to participate in this session, please contact career@carleton.ca. For full details and to register, visit the Co-op and Careers Events Calendar on mySuccess.

Prioritizing and Practicing Self-Care in Graduate School Workshop

Join the Paul Menton Centre on March 8 at 11 a.m. for their "Everything is Totally Fine" Prioritizing and Practicing Self-Care in Graduate School workshop.

With many competing priorities in graduate school, staying “well” may not always make it onto your to-do list. Success in graduate school is only possible if you make yourself a priority.

For Details and to Register

Paul Menton Centre is Hiring Tutors

The PMC maintains a roster of qualified tutors who work one-on-one with students to support learning and understanding course material. As a coach and mentor, tutors integrate academic support with the development of effective learning strategies and study habits.

Tutors are paid an hourly rate based on their academic level and experience. The demand for tutors in any particular area(s) of study depends on students’ needs from term to term.

If you are interested, please complete and submit the online application form to get started.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please email: pmc_tutoring@carleton.ca.

Teaching Assistants Official Info Site

Please visit the official Teaching Assistants site by the Office of the Deputy Provost to keep informed of duties and processes. Highlights include:

Updating Your TA Profile in Carleton Central
Extending Priority Terms for Priority Teaching Assistant
Info for New TAs
Accepting Your TA Assignment
Payroll Information

Official Site for Teaching Assistants

TA Central Hub - Teaching and Learning Services

The TA Central Hub is a portal for TAs to watch pre-recorded training videos, access resource materials and share resources related to teaching. If you are a TA and would like to enrol in the Hub, please contact Sam Shortt.

Winter 2024 Virtual Pedagogical Training Workshops
To register: Carleton Central>TA Management>TA Training Registration (*All of these count towards paid pedagogical training hours.)

Enhancing Student Engagement: Activities for the Classroom: Feb. 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tactile and Tangible: Guiding Your Students through Abstraction In STEM Class: Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Resumes & CVs: Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
How to Develop a Workshop from Scratch: March 5 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Motivation and Learning: March 6 from 1:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have a question/issue?
Ask us in our Q&A Forum or send us an e-mail at TASupport@cunet.carleton.ca

Carleton Grad Students and Postdoctoral Fellow Working in Connor Lab: Research on Iron Deficiency Aims to Improve Women’s Health

Iron is essential to human life. Iron deficiency is associated with a variety of health problems, including fatigue, poor sleep, reduced strength and impaired cognition.

If left untreated, a low level of iron can cause iron deficiency anemia – a condition where the body struggles to create enough hemoglobin for its red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to muscles and tissues.

It is more common in women than in men. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 30 per cent of reproductive age women have iron deficiency anemia.

Addressing iron deficiency early is critical for good health for people at all stages of life, and especially before pregnancy.

“About 50 per cent of pregnant people worldwide have iron deficiency, and this has adverse impacts for the pregnant person and their fetus,” says Carleton University Prof. Kristin Connor, who runs the Connor Lab in the Department of Health Sciences.

Read the Entire Newsroom Carleton Article Here